How far is Salt Lake City, UT from Panguitch, UT?

The driving distance from Salt Lake City, UT to Panguitch, UT is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.95 mi
04h 15m
Flight
205.08 mi
330.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.08 mi
Kilometers
330.04 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.95 mi
Kilometers
394.21 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Panguitch
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM MDT
Return by in Salt Lake City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salt Lake City
2026-04-23T02:46
Arrive Panguitch
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salt Lake City
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Scipio
UT

Town in Millard County, Utah, United States

From Salt Lake City
122.5 mi
02h 07m
To Panguitch
122.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salt Lake City and Panguitch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salt Lake City and Panguitch.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    720 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 300 South

    748 ft · 38 sec · 300 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    1558 ft · 52 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 500 South

    1552 ft · 50 sec · 500 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Temple

    1 km · 2 min · West Temple

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

    212.5 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: Panguitch, Kanab

    1922 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Center Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salt Lake City and Panguitch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 South
213 mi · 87%
SR 20
1.24 mi · 1%
West Temple
0.63 mi
State Street
0.3 mi
500 South
0.29 mi
300 South
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 15 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South, I 80 East: Las Vegas, Cheyenne

213 mi · 03h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
205.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scipio
02h 07m from Salt Lake City
Leave By
8:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Salt Lake City and Sunny near Panguitch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salt Lake City to Panguitch?

The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scipio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Salt Lake City and 122.4 miles from Panguitch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.64 one way or $67.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salt Lake City and Sunny near Panguitch.

Stop Ideas Near Scipio

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Scipio, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scipio.

RAIL

Provo

115 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Helper

118 mi away
1 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salt Lake City and Panguitch. Straight-line distance: 205.08 mi (330.04 km).

Salt Lake City

#1 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah.

Population200,567
Coordinates40.7607800, -111.8910500
Altitude1299
CountryUnited States
Panguitch

#2 Panguitch

City in and county seat of Garfield County, Utah, United States

Population1,685
Coordinates37.8227600, -112.4357600
Altitude2019
CountryUnited States
Start: Salt Lake City (-111.89105, 40.76078)
End: Panguitch (-112.43576, 37.82276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.72 L · about $33.64
Round trip
$67.27
17.28 gal · 65.44 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $33.64 $67.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $36.56 $73.11
Premium $4.55 $39.30 $78.61
Diesel $5.41 $46.76 $93.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salt Lake City and Panguitch. The current time is 02:46:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.